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Man of many moods

Photo : K.Pichumani

ROLE CALL Suriya

With the release of Ayan, actor Suriya opens up on a range of subjects. First things first. “‘Ayan’ is intellectual entertainment,” he smiles. Now, whatever that means? Cool and composed, the actor, who has evolved — not just in the histrionics department but in the looks department as well — explains, “That’s the tagline for the film. You have to watch the film to understand that. The storyline justifies the tagline.”

Giving the details, the actor says: “The stunt sequences have been beautifully orchestrated, and the music by Harris Jayaraj deserves special mention for its lilting quality. Art director Rajeevan and editor Antony, too, have contributed greatly to the project. The makers of ‘Ayan’ were particular about getting the best technical talent for the film — and I’m sure it will show in the final outcome. The film has been shot in beautiful locations. The ones shot in Namibia and Malaysia can’t be missed.”

The film, directed by camera ace K.V. Anand (incidentally, his second directorial venture after “Kana Kandein”), is Suriya’s 23rd film in a career spanning 12 years. “Despite all these years in films, I still remain the same shy person,” he chuckles. “My other projects this year include ‘Aadhavan’ and ‘Singam’. I like to choose scripts that offer variety. In my last film ‘Vaaranam Aayiram’, I played different stages in a man’s life. The role was widely appreciated. In ‘Ayan’, you’ll see a totally new Suriya.” It’s not just in films; in person too, Suriya is a man of many moods — serious one minute, light-hearted the next.

Talking about domestic bliss, Suriya gushes: “Though it’s a cinema family, we don’t talk films at home. There are other things to keep us engaged at home — like baby Diya, for instance. She takes much of my time when I’m at home. I have to commend Jo for her smooth transition from a star to a doting mother. Diya keeps her busy all the time. You all know, Jo’s success rate was much more than mine. Till today, fans come up to me and enquire about Jo and sing praises about her acting skills. It makes me feel happy to think that she has gained so much support and respect through her work.

Dad Sivakumar’s achievements, too, find mention in Suriya’s conversation. “I admire my dad for his recent accomplishment. He had picked 100 verses from the epic Kamba Ramayanam and recited it in his unique narrative style. He is a man of principles, and he is set to cross more milestones in the years to come.”

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